The IASLC 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer will take place at the San Diego Convention Center. On the Pacific Coast of the US, San Diego is renowned for its sunny beaches and its famous San Diego Zoo. Make the most of WCLC 2024 by getting the lay of the land before you arrive. Here is some helpful information to make your travels to San Diego easier.
Getting Around
If you haven’t booked your travel yet, you will find more than 80 nonstop flights to San Diego, including such international cities as Tokyo, London, Munich, and Montreal, making getting there relatively pain free. Once you arrive, you will also find many options for getting around the city.
Public Transportation
San Diego offers a wide range of public transportation options, including buses, trollies, trains, light rail, and the city’s beloved pedicabs—a popular form of transportation with a personal touch for those exploring downtown.
To pay for bus, trolley, or train fares, you will need a PRONTO card. Ride for 2 hours for $2.50 US or choose a day pass for $6 US or a monthly pass for $72 US. Visit SanDiego.org for more information on all the public transportation options the city offers, including maps and schedules.
By Ride Service
Ride services such as Lift or Uber are popular ways to get around in the US. These services do require an app and an account, so consider downloading or updating your apps and ensuring your account information is correct before you arrive to avoid in delays in getting where you need to go.
By Taxi
There are many taxi and shuttle services in the San Diego metropolitan area, including many that provide service to and from San Diego International Airport. If you need a taxi upon arrival in San Diego, follow signs to the Transportation Plaza, and a customer service agent will assist you. Visit the San Diego International Airport website for a list of taxi companies and their credit card policies and phone numbers.
Passport & Visa Requirements
Most visitors to the US need a valid passport and visa. The Visa Waiver Program does allow visitors from participating countries to travel to the US for tourism or business for up to 90 days without a visa. For more information about visa requirements and other necessary travel documents visit USA.gov/visit-United-States.
